Opera Books
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to Operetta
Book SynopsisThose whose thoughts of musical theatre are dominated by the Broadway musical will find this book a revelation. From the 1850s to the early 1930s, when urban theatres sought to mount glamorous musical entertainment, it was to operetta that they turned. It was a form of musical theatre that crossed national borders with ease and was adored by audiences around the world. This collection of essays by an array of international scholars examines the key figures in operetta in many different countries. It offers a critical and historical study of the widespread production of operetta and of the enthusiasm with which it was welcomed. Furthermore, it challenges nationalistic views of music and approaches operetta as a cosmopolitan genre. This Cambridge Companion contributes to a widening appreciation of the music of operetta and a deepening knowledge of the cultural importance of operetta around the world.Trade Review'… finally, a collection of essays published by Cambridge University Press makes some of these new debates [about operetta] available to an English speaking audience … a great overview of many new trends in scholarship … attractively packaged and priced.' Kevin Clarke, Operetta Research Center'… the editors can be congratulated on the breadth and variety of the contents. Aimed at varying levels of knowledge as the chapters are, the book should provide informative reading for operetta students of a wide range of knowledge …' Andrew Lamb, www.zarzuela.net'I defy you not to learn something and expand your knowledge by reading this Companion. It is also the sort of book to return to again and again to look up a reference, or to find information in one of the many bibliographies. In short, a veritable mine of information and well worth the small price asked … Highly recommended!' John Groves, Operetta Research Center'[This book] deserves to take its place ... on the short (but growing) bookshelf of every operetta lover.' Richard Bratby, Gramophone'The 18 essays in this excellent compendium look at the origin, development, and distinct national characteristics of various types of light musical dramatic types that came to be known collectively as operetta … this book will interest scholars of Jewish studies as well as scholars of music and drama. The bibliography is excellent, as are lists of books and films … Highly recommended.' W. E. Grim, ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction Anastasia Belina and Derek B. Scott; Part I. Early Centres of Operetta: 1. French operetta: Offenbach and company John Kendrick; 2. Viennese Golden-Age operetta: drinking, dancing and social criticism in a multi-ethnic empire Lisa Feurzeig; 3. London and Gilbert and Sullivan Bruno Bower; 4. Hungarians and Hungarianisms in operetta and folk plays in the late Habsburg and post-Habsburg era Lynn Hooker; 5. Operetta in the Czech National Revival – the Provisional Theatre years Jan Smaczy; Part II. The Global Expansion of Operetta: 6. Going global: the international spread of Viennese Silver-Age operetta Stefan Frey; 7. Spain and Zarzuela Christopher Webber; 8. Camping along the American operetta divide (on the road to the musical play) Raymond Knapp; 9. Operetta in Russia and the USSR Anastasia Belina; 10. Operetta in the Nordic countries (1850–1970) Pentti Paavolainen; 11. Operetta in Greece Avra Xepapadakou; Part III. Operetta since 1900: 12. The operetta factory: production systems of Silver-Age Vienna Micaela Baranello; 13. Berlin operetta Tobias Becker; 14. Operetta in Italy Valeria De Lucca; 15. Operetta in Warsaw Anastasia Belina; 16. British operetta after Gilbert and Sullivan Derek B. Scott; 17. Operetta during the Nazi regime Matthias Kauffmann; 18. Operetta films Derek B. Scott; 19. 'Jazz was the dynamite that exploded the harmlessness of the Viennese operetta!' (Interviewer: Ulrich Lenz.) Interview with Barrie Kosky.
£25.64
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Seeing Through
Book SynopsisThe true confessions of a working opera composer: an exhilarating story of a life that comes out of chaos. At eight years old, Ricky Ian Gordon pulled The Victor Book of Opera off his piano teacher's bookshelf, and his world shifted on its axis. Though scandal, sadness, and confusion would shake that world over the next few decades, its polestar remained constant. Music has been the guiding force of Gordon's life; through it, he has been able not only to survive great sorrow but also to capture the depths of his emotion in song. It is this strength, this technical and visceral genius, that has made him one of our generation's greatest composers.In Seeing Through, Gordon writes with humor, insight, and incredible candor about his life and work: a tumultuous youth on Long Island, his artistic collaborations and obsessions, the creation of his compositions (including The Grapes of Wrath, 27, Orpheus and Euridice, Intimate App
£22.49
Random House Publishing Group A Night at the Opera By Forman Denis
Book Synopsis“Delightful and anti-reverential”—Sunday Times (London)With an encyclopedic knowledge of opera and a delightful dash of irreverence, Sir Denis Forman throws open the world of opera—its structure, composers, conductors, and artists—in this hugely informative guide. A Night at the Opera dissects the eighty-three most popular operas recorded on compact disc, from Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur to Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. For each opera, Sir Denis details the plot and cast of characters, awarding stars to parts that are “worth looking out for,” “really good,” or, occasionally, “stunning.” He goes on to tell the history of each opera and its early reception. Finally, each work is graded from alpha to gamma (although the Ring cycle gets an “X”), and Sir Denis has no qualms about voicing his opinion: the first act of Fidelio is &
£19.99
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc 100 Great Operas And Their Stories
Book SynopsisAn invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written. From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive reference book contains act-by-act descriptions of 100 operatic works ranging from the historic early seventeenth century masterpieces of Monteverdi to the modern classics of Gian-Carlo Menotti. In addition to highlighting the most important aspects of each opera, the author discusses the main characters, the famous turnings of plot, and the most significant arias. Here, too, is a wealth of anecdotes concerning literary background, past performances and stars, and production problems of the great operas.
£16.14
Hal Leonard Corporation The Boy Who Grew Too Fast A OneAct Opera for
Book Synopsis
£20.42
Berklee Press Madama Butterfly Full Score
Book Synopsis
£35.62
Berklee Press Tosca Full Score
Book Synopsis
£32.50
Berklee Press Aida Full Score Ricordi Opera Full Scores
Book Synopsis
£35.62
Berklee Press Turandot Full Score Ricordi Opera Full Scores
Book Synopsis
£35.62
Berklee Press Puccini Manon Lescaut Opera Full Score
£30.88
Berklee Press Puccini Il Trittico Opera Vocal Score Series
Book Synopsis
£33.75
Ricordi La Bohème Opera Vocal Score
Book Synopsis
£28.49
Berklee Press Lucrezia Borgia Donizetti
Book Synopsis
£28.49
Berklee Press Roberto Devereux
Book Synopsis
£22.99
Ricordi La Traviata Opera Completa Per Canto E Pianoforte
Book Synopsis
£46.49
Berklee Press Pinkerton From Giacomo Puccinis Madama Butterfly
Book Synopsis
£49.99
Berklee Press Uncle Bonzo Goro and All Secondary Leads From
Book Synopsis
£56.99
Alma Books Ltd Die Zauberflte The Magic Flute English National
Book SynopsisWith his last opera Mozart created a piece of theatre which defies categorization. In theory it is a Singspiel, a mixture of songs and dialogue, in which the spectacular effects and comedy fit naturally: they appeal today as much as they did when it first opened in a popular Viennese theatre two hundred years ago. Rodney Milnes recalls some of the other pieces playing at the time, such as Kaspar the Bassonist, or The Magic Zither. On the other hand, it belongs to a tradition of Enlightenment texts in which a young prince, destined to be a ruler, learns from his adventures how to behave wisely as a social being. This is a re-working of the Orpheus myth, in the context of the Age of Reason and Freemasonry. David Cairns describes the many beauties of the score in loving detail, taking the reader through the complex plot, to clarify and interpret it. Famous commentaries by Goethe, Berlioz, E.T.A. Hoffmann and G.B. Shaw reveal their enthusiasm for the opera. A useful and unusual feature of Trade ReviewBrilliantly produced and superb value. * Sunday Times * All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought. * Daily Telegraph * Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series. * TLS *Table of ContentsList of illustrations Introduction Synopsis 'Singspiel and Symbolism' by Rodney Milnes 'A Vision of Reconciliation' by David Cairns 'A Public for Mozart's Last Opera' by Nicholas John Thematic Guide Die Zauberflote - libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder and Carl Ludwig Giesecke The Magic Flute - lyrics by Michael Geliot; dialogues by Anthony Besch Act One Act Two Discography Bibliography
£27.72
Hal Leonard Corporation Arias for MezzoSoprano
Book Synopsis
£21.59
Hal Leonard Corporation The Consul
Book Synopsis
£40.38
Hal Leonard Corporation 24 Italian Songs Arias Medium High Voice
Book Synopsis
£14.39
Hal Leonard Corporation Operatic Anthology Volume Ii MezzoSoprano And
Book Synopsis
£26.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Norma Libretto 2808 G Schirmers Collection of
Book Synopsis
£8.84
Hal Leonard Corporation Tartuffe Libretto G Schirmers Collection of Opera
Book Synopsis
£7.26
Hal Leonard Corporation The Second Book Of MezzoSopranoAlto Solos
Book Synopsis
£17.09
Hal Leonard Corporation The Pirates of Penzance Chorus Parts
Book Synopsis
£6.99
Hal Leonard Corporation The Tales of Hoffman Les Contes dHoffmann
Book Synopsis
£8.48
Hal Leonard Corporation 3 Famous Tenor Arias Orchestra Accompaniment
Book Synopsis
£13.05
The University Press of Kentucky Jarmila Novotn My Life in Song
Book SynopsisA legendary beauty, hailed as one of the greatest singing actors of her time, Jarmila Novotná (1907-1994) was an internationally known opera soprano from the former Czechoslovakia. In Jarmila Novotná: My Life in Song, William V. Madison brings Novotná's own English-language version of her bestselling memoir to readers for the first time.
£32.62
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd oedipusrexandsymphonyofpsalmsthemasterworkslibrary
Book Synopsis
£36.50
Novello & Co Ltd King Arthur
Book Synopsis
£17.58
Hal Leonard Corporation Gilbert And Sullivan Hms Pinafore Vocal Score
Book Synopsis
£19.54
Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. Ring of Power
Book Synopsis
£16.19
St Martin's Press The Impossible Art
Book SynopsisA user's guide to operaMatthew Aucoin, the most promising operatic talent in a generation (The New York Times Magazine), describes the creation of his groundbreaking new work, Eurydice, and shares his reflections on the past, present, and future of operaFrom its beginning, opera has been an impossible art. Its first practitioners, in seventeenth-century Florence, set themselves the unreachable goal of reproducing the wonders of ancient Greek drama, which no one can be sure was sung in the first place. Opera's greatest artists have striven to fuse multiple art formsmusic, drama, poetry, danceinto a unified synesthetic experience. The composer Matthew Aucoin, a rising star of the opera world, posits that it is this impossibility that gives opera its exceptional power and serves as its lifeblood. The virtuosity required of its performers, the bizarre and often spectacular nature of its stage productions, the creation of a whole world whose basic fabr
£15.29
Associated Music Publishers, Inc. Florencia En El Amazonas Opera in Two Acts
Book Synopsis
£52.50
Hal Leonard Corporation An American Tragedy
Book Synopsis
£11.35
G. Schirmer, Inc. The First Emperor Libretto
Book Synopsis
£7.27
Hal Leonard Corporation Selected Opera Arias
Book Synopsis
£14.39
Hal Leonard Corporation Making Sight Reading Fun Choral Games for
Book Synopsis
£11.50
Chicago Review Press Lifting My Voice: A Memoir
Book SynopsisGrowing up African American in segregated Arkansas in the 1950s, Barbara Hendricks witnessed firsthand the painful struggle for civil rights. After graduation from the Juilliard School of Music, Hendricks immediately won a number of important international prizes, and began performing in recitals and operas throughout the world. A Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, she is as devoted to humanitarian work as she is to her music. Always the anti-diva, Hendricks is a down-to-earth and straightforward woman, whether singing Mozart or black spirituals. She challenges stereotypes and puts the music first and presents a warm, engaging, and honest self-portrait of one of the great women of music.Trade Review"When the lyric soprano Barbara Hendricks sings, the first word that comes to mind is not powerful but beautiful." -- New York Times"Barbara Hendricks is a voice, in both senses of the word. For her, artistic and humanitarian engagement are tightly linked. . . . She is completely possessed by her art." -- L'Express"I remember with the greatest of pleasures every occasion Barbara has made music with me, whether in New York, Israel or the, now legendary, performances of Turandot in the Forbidden City in Beijing with the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. Always a delight to work with and with the combination of her most beautiful voice and her stunning musicianship I feel very honored to be counted as one of her colleagues." --Zubin Mehta"Barbara Hendricks is an artist who has made a difference. She has brought to her art a voice naturally endowed with a shimmering sweet timbre that, coupled with a fine instinct for phrasing and opera character portrayal, has put her in a category all her own. Her devotion and contribution to humanitarian causes is without parallel. I salute Barbara, her work, and her life." --Lorin Maazel"Articulate, resourceful, kind and compassionate.These words come to mind before I even start to think of Barbara Hendricks' musical talent. In my mind's eye, I see the Barbara smile, the wink of acknowledgment of her fellow traveler, and always the serious, purposeful dedication to the work at hand. Barbara's glowing presence, both on stage and off, is remarkable.She has nothing to prove, and in that confidence she creates space for those around her--family, friends, and the public--and generously shares the accumulated wisdom and values that have been practiced over a lifetime. That is the presence I hear in the luminous voice of this extraordinary artist. And she keeps looking for that light." --Yo-Yo Ma"She has lifted her voice in song on the most prestigious stages of the world, in the Cathedral of Dubrovnik under siege, and she lifts her voice in indignation against injustice and in defence of human rights. Her life has been fueled by an insatiable curiosity, a search for truth and a willingness to serve. Through her work, Barbara has become a symbol of hope for millions." --Kofi A. Annan, from his foreword"Fans of opera and vocal music will enjoy this absorbing narrative, as will anyone who likes to read about strong and accomplished women." -- Library Journal"In this memorable memoir...The story of her journey from Arkansas pastor's daughter to international opera star is inspriring and important." -- Booklist" Lifting My Voice is no simple-minded "Diva-Speak"- it's a serious, thoughtful, and deeply insightful book on the meaning of being an artist and a morally conscious global citizen. [It's] a noble undertaking and a totally absorbing read. Highly recommended." -- La Scena Musicale"Highly recommended reading for her legions of fans and will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to community and academic library American Biography collections." --Midwest Book Review" Lifting My Voice is no simple-minded "Diva-Speak"- it's a serious, thoughtful, and deeply insightful book on the meaning of being an artist and a morally conscious global citizen. [It's] a noble undertaking and a totally absorbing read. Highly recommended." -- La Scena Musicale"She has some remarkable stories to recount." -- New Jersey Star Ledger"A diva's memoir probably wouldn't have a foreword by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Not only are Hendricks's life and stories about the many famous people she has known interesting, but her view of world events for the past 50 years is compelling." --Omaha World-Herald"Ms. Hendricks is direct and personal, an unfussy storyteller who recounts setbacks as well as triumphs. She is generous with anecdotes and detail... but the meat of these memoirs is the authors' exploration of the process of self-discovery as they use their considerable gifts to make their way in a challenging profession." -- Wall Street Journal
£26.06
G. Schirmer, Inc. Il Postino Opera Libretto EnglishSpanish LIVRE
Book Synopsis
£9.98
The New York Review of Books, Inc History Is Our Mother: Three Libretti
Book Synopsis
£13.49
Allen & Unwin Nellie: The life and loves of Dame Nellie Melba
Book SynopsisAUSTRALIA'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR When most Australians think of Nellie Melba they picture a squarish middle-aged woman dressed in furs and large hats, an imperious Dame whose voice ruled the world for three decades. But there was much more to her life than adulation and riches.To succeed she had to overcome social expectations, misogyny and tall-poppy syndrome. She endured the violence of a bad marriage, was denied by scandal a true love with the would-be King of France, and suffered the loss of her only child for more than a decade, stolen by his angry and vengeful father.Against all odds, Nellie Melba became the greatest opera singer of her time on stages across Australia, America and Europe.Trade Review'Superbly researched, written and produced. I am an addict for Robert's marvellous stories of great Aussie girls firing up Britain and Europe during the suffragette era.' Dr Davina Jackson, author of Australian Architecture: A history
£17.95
Guernica Editions,Canada Il Vagabondo: An Urban opera: A Tale of Gusto and
Book SynopsisEnter the cross-cultural tale of gusto and enchantment, adaptation and loss, preserving the old ways of making a life. Presented in six acts with intermissions and curtain calls, it is a new form of literature presented in interactive libretto form. Read it silently, read it out loud, or step upon the imaginary stage of all life to commandeer the operatic recitative called sing/speak. Il Vagabondo is a love story-an opera rusticana of the people, by the people, for the people. It is all true.
£19.76
Paths International Ltd Love on the Stage: Cantonese Opera
Book SynopsisFocuses on the birth and growth of Cantonese opera, the trend of contemporary Cantonese kpera, the artistic features of Cantonese opera, the legacy of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong and Macao and the spread of Cantonese opera overseas.
£88.94
Four Courts Press Ltd The history of the Wexford Festival Opera,
Book Synopsis
£59.74
Les Belles Lettres Bach n'a Pas Ecrit d'Opera
Book Synopsis
£18.06
Brepols N.V. Italian Opera & Eur Theat 1680-1720
Book Synopsis
£95.30
